Compared to some other schools' library websites, Smithtown East High School's webpage is simple - but that's what I like about it! Resources are clearly marked. It is easy to find the online catalog, databases, and links to the public library. In addition, there is a "Library Procedures" page, which I did not find on most other websites. I like that the procedures of the library are clearly marked so that teachers, parents, and students can know about library policies. Sometimes I feel like students and parents aren't on the same page, but this attempts to rectify that problem.
Messing Library
Messing Library
I think the Messing Library does a great job of connecting both their physical library to their virtual library. Some other school websites seem to ignore the services that their physical libraries offer. However, the Messing Library makes a point to showcase their physical features through lists and videos. There are lists of all of the resources available in the library including classroom spaces, books, technology, and subscription services. There are also videos posted that show the spaces available in the library. I think that showing parents and community members all of the resources that your library offers can be very powerful.
Summit Lakes Middle School
Summit Lakes Middle School
Summit Lakes Middle School features a book of the month Animoto video on their website. I like that they have taken the traditional book review, and transformed it using Web 2.0 technology. I think this can be a powerful resource to get students interested in reading. I also like that they have set the standard that these videos will be updated each month. I feel like that is a manageable goal for school media centers. It also gives students a reason to check back in each moth. A second aspect of this website is that on the left-hand side, there is a feature that displays books that the librarian has read. I think this can open a dialogue between students and the librarian when students are seeking a new book.
Smithtown East High School
Library Procedures
Compared to some other schools' library websites, Smithtown East High School's webpage is simple - but that's what I like about it! Resources are clearly marked. It is easy to find the online catalog, databases, and links to the public library. In addition, there is a "Library Procedures" page, which I did not find on most other websites. I like that the procedures of the library are clearly marked so that teachers, parents, and students can know about library policies. Sometimes I feel like students and parents aren't on the same page, but this attempts to rectify that problem.Messing Library
Messing LibraryI think the Messing Library does a great job of connecting both their physical library to their virtual library. Some other school websites seem to ignore the services that their physical libraries offer. However, the Messing Library makes a point to showcase their physical features through lists and videos. There are lists of all of the resources available in the library including classroom spaces, books, technology, and subscription services. There are also videos posted that show the spaces available in the library. I think that showing parents and community members all of the resources that your library offers can be very powerful.
Summit Lakes Middle School
Summit Lakes Middle SchoolSummit Lakes Middle School features a book of the month Animoto video on their website. I like that they have taken the traditional book review, and transformed it using Web 2.0 technology. I think this can be a powerful resource to get students interested in reading. I also like that they have set the standard that these videos will be updated each month. I feel like that is a manageable goal for school media centers. It also gives students a reason to check back in each moth. A second aspect of this website is that on the left-hand side, there is a feature that displays books that the librarian has read. I think this can open a dialogue between students and the librarian when students are seeking a new book.